Criteria for YouTube partnership
Your YouTube channel may be eligible for the YouTube Partner Program if it meets the following criteria:
The program has launched in your country.* (If the program is not available in your country, you will see a notification in your monetization settings.)
Your account is in good standing and hasn't previously been disabled for monetization.
You upload original, quality content that is advertiser-friendly.
Your video content complies with our Terms of Service and Community Guidelines.
You have reviewed our copyright education materials.
Your multi-channel network does not prohibit YouTube Partner Program membership. (Multichannel networks under the most current contracts with YouTube will not.)
If you meet these criteria, learn how to become a partner here.
Please note: you may not be able to monetize videos which use any of the following without the explicit permission of the person who created or produced all material:
Songs or pieces of music that aren’t eligible for revenue sharing
Music (including cover songs, lyrics, and background music)
Graphics and pictures (including photographs and artwork)
Movie or TV visuals
Video game or software visuals. Click here for details.
Live performances (including concerts, sporting events, and shows)